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Annual reports for business and nonprofit entities are due June 3

AUGUSTA — Annual reports are due on June 3 for all business and nonprofit entities on file with the Secretary of State's office as of December 31, 2023.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is reminding those who must file that they can do so quickly and easily using the Secretary of State’s online filing system. To file online, go to https://www10.informe.org/aro/index_on.html. Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or with a subscriber account.

Corporations, UCC and Commissions Division moving to Ballard Center

AUGUSTA — The Department of Secretary of State’s Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions is moving to the Ballard Center at 6 E Chestnut Street, Augusta. To allow for the move, the Division will be closed to in-person service on June 25 and reopening in the new location on June 26.

The move will not interrupt any online services for the Division, and phone lines will remain open for customer service.

Scarborough BMV to be temporarily closed

AUGUSTA — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Scarborough branch will be temporarily closed starting May 25 to allow for further repair work following the broken roof drain in February 2023. The branch is expected to be closed for at least four weeks while work is ongoing.

Following that winter’s coldest days, a roof drain above the office broke, sending water cascading into the interior of the branch. Staff worked quickly to ensure safety of customers and ensure electronics were out of range of the water pouring from the ceiling.

BMV, EMCC to host free catalytic converter etching event

AUGUSTA — On April 23, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division and Eastern Maine Community College will host a free catalytic converter etching event for area vehicle owners.

Vehicle owners can register for a specific time slot by emailing investigations.bmv@maine.gov. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to noon at EMCC, 354 Hogan Road, Bangor.

EMCC students from the Criminal Justice and Automotive Technology Programs will assist with the marking of the catalytic converters.

Maine State Archives hires Director for the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission

AUGUSTA — Maine State Archives has hired Sarah Hansen as the Director of Special Projects for the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission. Hansen started in her new role on June 3.

"I am thrilled to be joining the outstanding team at Maine State Archives and the Maine Semiquincentennial Commission," said Hansen. "This is an incredible opportunity for all Mainers to come together to explore our stories, rich and challenging, and meaningfully engage each other in understanding the power of this place we now call Maine."

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